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Proposed Portuguese restaurant at 142 West 10th draws safety and noise concerns; board asks for fixes and neighbor talks

Manhattan Community Board 2 · December 9, 2025
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Developer Donald Bernstein and chef Nuno Sousa proposed a full‑service Portuguese restaurant at 142 West 10th; neighbors pressed for earlier weeknight closing times, limits on private events and fixes to fire‑safety and ventilation violations tied to the operator’s nearby site. The committee asked for follow‑up and additional outreach.

Donald Bernstein, representing a new full‑service Portuguese restaurant proposed for 142 West 10th Street, told Manhattan Community Board 2 the project is a chef‑driven concept with white‑tablecloth service, a roughly 114‑seat dining room plus a 19‑seat bar and a mostly reservation model. Principal Nuno Sousa said the kitchen would close around 10:30 p.m., the restaurant would seek a mix of reservations and limited walk‑ins, and he…

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